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Timber Offsite Construction conference

The upcoming Timber Offsite Construction 2023 Conference and Exhibition on 11-12 September in Melbourne will bring together a line-up of expert presenters to provide comprehensive insight on the latest developments in timber and mass wood building around Australia and globally. Source
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SA timber industry committee reinstated to address significant issues

A dive into the State’s timber industry will occur with the committee on matters relating to the timber industry in the Limestone Coast and other regions of South Australia being reinstated. Source: The Border Watch The committee was established in May 2019 and was chaired by the now
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Unexpected consequences of timber industry shutdown in Victoria

With the cooler weather fast approaching, Nationals Gippsland East MP Tim Bull, is encouraging those with solid fuel heating to consider participating in the domestic firewood collection season which opened this month, while also flagging concerns with availability of wood to commerci
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The French in Green Triangle to learn forestry in a drying climate

Learning to handle forest management in a drying climate has been a central theme to a visit this week to the Green Triangle region by a French forestry delegation. Source: Timberbiz The visit has been prompted by the challenges faced by the French forest industry including unpreceden
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The Wood Project in Victoria

Wood is all around us, but we rarely stop to think about the story behind it. From the floorboards beneath our feet to the tables we eat on, wood plays a significant role in our daily lives. Source: Victorian Forest Products Association Yet, it’s often overlooked and taken for granted
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One-off funding for heavy vehicle training

One-off funding to support the development and delivery of Chain of Responsibility (CoR) training and education projects is now available, with $1.7 million being invested to help boost safety across the supply chain. Source: Timberbiz The funding will support businesses who use heavy
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Notaras sawmill now operates as Marshall Notaras Timbers

It may be under new ownership, and be operating under a new name, but for staff at the former J Notaras and Sons Sawmill, now known as Marshall Notaras Timbers, it’s business as usual. Source: Australian Rural & Regional News Its admirable legacy and steadfast commitment to the Cl
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Opinion: Gavin Butcher – the vigorous growth of harvested forests

Analysis of publicly available data by respected scientist Dr Lachie McCaw has shown that claims by Premier McGowan and his coterie of Forestry Ministers, Jarvis and Kelly, to be without substance. Source: Australian Rural & Regional News The WA government had stated that one of t
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Friday analysis: native forest harvesting’s demise is devoid of science

  Those in the timber industry in Western Australia could easily be converted to the opinion that conspiracy theories do exist. Take Gavin Butcher’s comment piece in today’s Daily Timber News. Now, Mr Butcher is no newcomer to the timber industry in the west. He is a former direc
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FSC has four directorships open for 2023

FSC Australia is seeking nominations for four directorship positions to join the FSC Australia Board of Directors. Source: Timberbiz The board is comprised of nine directors, three from each sectoral chamber. Appointments are staggered and occur annually, such that three (3) positions
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